Local Happenings and Pre Christmas Gatherings
A. J. Brown and daughter Osa of Iconium visited with relatives from Thursday to Saturday. Billie Luse of Laconia spent Sunday with grandparents due to Mr. Luse’s illness. Moravia visitors Raul Lockman and wife conducted business in town Saturday. A pre Christmas cooperative dinner occurred Dec 19 at Fred Dotson's with several local families present. Visitors from Cheyenne arrived to stay through Wednesday for a family gathering at the Pence home. Families shared meals, a gift exchange, and social time. deaths touched the Hawk and Davis families with related gatherings in Hartford and Des Moines. Donnie Easter of Fort Sill is expected to spend Christmas with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brown
Osa
Iconium
Birdie Main
Billie Luse
Mike
Lacona
A. E. Luse
Luse
Raul Lockman
Ottumwa
Moravia
Fred Dotsons
Don Cobler
Robert Cobler
Robert Hutchinson
K. Smith
Carolann Ostergren
Sharon Codwell
Carl Pence
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. D. Pence
Pence
Arnnold Burnett
Ronnie
Glen Oswalt
Paul Spencer, Jr
Newton
John Spencer
Albia
Paul Spencer
Max McDonough
Pfc
Richard Raymie
Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Garnet McDonough
Fred Buckmaster
Jack McDonough
Ralph McDonough
E. G. Hawk
Hartford
Russell Davis
Davis
Hawk
Ralph Davis
Elmer Vance
Harold Davis
Blakesburg
Art Davis
Centerville
Harley Tisue
Carl Tisue
Wayne
Gary
Clifford Tisue
Frank Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Otha Taylor
Buell Taylor
Dayne Taylor
Dick Johnson
Maribeth
Ricky
Duane Veach
Joe
Audrey
Albert Veach
Donnie Easter
Ft. Sill
Okla
Christmas Week Social Notes in Centerville Area
Marilyn and twins visit Center ville with parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Easter. Bill Bishop, Simpson College student, stays with D Bishop. Pfc Larry Tadlock and wife visit Ft. Smith relatives on furlough. Various local families host dinners, visits, and caroling as holiday guests spread through Udell Moulton Albia and Des Moines connections. Aline Turner, Miss Aileen Turner Marysville Mo, visits two weeks. Ames students home for vacation include Dye Vance Wilson Veak Pettibone Sandifer. Roy Moffatt moves to Raul Lockman home. birthdays and hospital visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Centerville
Forrest Easter
Bill Bishop
Simpson College
Indianola
Bishop
Pfc
Larry Tadlock
Ft. Smith
Ark
Grant Tadlock
Zell Callen
Phil M. King
Chenoa
Ill
Earl King
Ralph
Phillip
Mission Band
E.U.B
Harold Mason
Fred Hammond
Jesson
Aileen Turner
Marysville
Ralph Turner
Ames
David Dye
Raymond Vance
Paul Wilson
John Veak
Ann Pettibone
Marjorie Sandifer
FHSA
Moravia High School
Ouida Wells
Blanche Graham
Des Moines
Roy Moffatt
Raul Lockman
Mary Ruth
Bondurant
Fred VanDorin
George
Leslie Cook
Exline
Bertha
Mabel Coulson
Donald McClurg
Ernest Kincade
Gertie Boyer
St. Josephs Hospital
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Numa
Harold Dean Tisue
Harry D. Tisue
Waterloo
Carrie Tisue
Christmas Visit Plans From Torrington and Washington
Mr and Mrs Claire Woodward and children of Torrington Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Tom Robb and children of Washington will visit their parents Mr and Mrs Mary Woodward for Christmas. Claude Hawk marked by a birthday as Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk hosted Harold Mason and Traxton Dicks with Liloyd Brown and John Cleaver families visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Woodward
Torrington
Wyo
Tom Robb
Washington
Woodward
John Cleaver
West Coast
Newton
Frank Swaim
Garner Cleaver
Brushy By Mrs. Aric Fenton Brushy By Mrs. Aric Fenton
Social notes from Brushy column list visits and gatherings across multiple families. Carol Martin stayed with grandparents. Gary Lynn birthday celebration hosted by Harry Robertson family. Several couples visited Helen Taylor and Betty Lou. Jerald Fenton accompanied by Earl Fenton to Ottumwa for medical consult. Weekend social rounds include Martin, Tarbell, Fenton, Atwell, and Thompson households with various relatives in Centerville and Ottumwa areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lael
Carol Martin
Henry Martin
George Curtis
Harley Sulser
Harry Robertson
Gary Lynn
Fred Varse
Connie
Helen Taylor
Betty Lou
Roe van Antwerp
C.D. Reynolds
Robert Davison
Hall Hensley
Ed Fenton
Des Moines
Valadee Sulser
Karen Martin
Laura Martin
Frank Tarbell
Arlo Fenton
Verge Martin
May Young
Hazel Tucker
Thomas Martin
Carl Martin
Earl Fenton
Jerald Fenton
Ottumwa
Wm. Elam
Charles c
Georgia Atwell
Centerville
Marion Ferren
Atwell
Merrill Atwell
Carl Thompson
Iven Atwell
William
Robert
Vosburh By Mra Emme Christmas Party at Ammons Home
The Happy Helpers club and families gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ammons for a Christmas supper and gift exchange. A baked ham feast with trimmings followed by card games and traveling bingo delighted attendees. Santa distributed treats to all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers Club
Lloyd Ammons
Santa Claus
Clayton Sheldon
Neil
Deanna
Craig
Linda
James Calhoun
Roseann
Shirley
Leon
Carol
Emmett
Christmas Greetings From Local Residents
Paul and Date, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun visited Carl Calhoun last week. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Derby attended Glen Derby's Sunday afternoon gathering. Merry Christmas to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Date
Delbert Calhoun
Carl Calhoun
Emmett -Derby
Glen Derby
Monroe 4-H Boys Elect Electricity Program 1955
Monroe county 4-H boys choose electricity as their 1955 activity. On Monday December 13 ten leaders and interested people traveled to Ames for a leader training session. Attendees included Roy Himelick Albert Tangle Martin Roberts Reverend Nelson Sam aneene Arnold Nelson and Harry Ryan. Training is sponsored by the Iowa Southern Utilities Association providing three days of sessions and materials for the local club. Meetings planned for February and March with local clubs and leaders assisting in conducting the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Ames
Roy Himelick
Albert Tangle
Martin, Roberts
Reverend Nelson
Samaneene
Arnold Nelson
Harry Ryan
Iowa Southern Utilities Association
Taylorettes and Toilers Christmas Party Held
The Taylorettes 4 H group met at New Hope school on Wednesday night December 15. They decided to donate to the Tree of Life and distributed enrollment cards. The Taylorettes invited the Taylor Toilers to a Christmas party after the meeting with singing, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Sharon Argo Nellie Argo Nancy Roblenz Mary Ellen Condra and others plus Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and sons Max Donald and Mrs Condra. A good time was reported by reporter Donna Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
New Hope
Tree of Life
Taylor Toilers
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Nancy Roblenz
Mary Ellen
Margaret Condra
Charlene Burns
Sandra Hiatt
Dana Easter
Ann Mihalovich
Donna Underwood
Joyce
Shirley Walter
Jimmy
Charles Argo
Bill Benz
Jimmy Burns
Jerry Roblenz
Bill
Bobby Harsh
Donald West
Larry Long
Tom Pettibone
Guy Argo
Max
Donald
Condra
Chariton Farm Bureau Christmas Supper at Salem
The Chariton township Farm Bureau held its Christmas supper at Salem on Friday evening December 17. A chili and oyster soup meal was served with plenty for all, followed by candy and carols. The meeting elected new officers including Lelia Harrison as Women's chairman and Dorothy Calhoun as vice chair, with Velda Brown as publicity secretary and treasurer Dorothy Perry, and Lyndon McDanel as director. An entertainment and refreshments team was named for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
Salem
Lelia Harrison
Dorothy Calhoun
Velda Brown
Dorothy Perry
Lyndon McDanel
Lloyd Brown
Rissie Gladfelder
Urbana 4-H Party At Sinclare Home
The Urbana Doors 4-H club held a Christmas party at leader Mrs Sinclare's home. They met at 7 30, sang carols, played games, enjoyed refreshments, with twenty two members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclare
Urbana Doors 4-H Club
Union Offers Free Gift Card For Christmas Thoughtfulness
The Union promotes an appreciative Christmas gift with a free gift card available or the option to place them on the Christmas tree to share kindness. The notice encourages generosity and seasonal goodwill.
New Farm Corn Acreage Allotments Urged for 1956
Farmers with no corn planted in 1952 1953 or 1954 may apply for a new farm corn acreage allotment by January 15 1955 to qualify for price support on 1956 corn and to be eligible for 1955 ACP cost sharing. Forms are at the Appanoose County ASC office announced Doyle N Anderson. Marketing quotas do not apply to corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
ASC
Doyle N. Anderson
Willing Workers Meet With Maude Turner
Members of the Willing Workers club met with Maude Turner on December 17 for their regular gathering. They finished tea towels and quilts and enjoyed a cooperative dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lackender, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson, Bruce and Marcia, Dorothy Potts, Lucille Exline, Byrle and Beth Ann McCombs, Verta Hoffman, Clara Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Turner, and Dorothy Pickrell. The next meeting is January 5 with Emily Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Maude Turner
Jess Lackender
Roscoe Argo
Wayne Thompson
Bruce and
Marcia
Dorothy Potts
Lucille Exline
Byrle
Beth Ann McCombs
Verta Hoffman
Clara Brown
Glen Turner
Dorothy Pickrell
Emily Thompson
Sew and So Club Holds Annual Co op Supper
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante co hosted the Sew and So club annual cooperative supper and gift exchange held Saturday evening at the Woodward farm home for members and their families. Following the supper hour and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward J
Carl VanZante
Sew and So
Woodward Farm
Evening Social Draws Full Attendance
The gathering was held in a social setting with all members present for the occasion. The evening featured cordial interactions and included the entire membership.
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Moravia Theatre
Mrs
Arthur van Dorin
Moravia Theater
Alan Ladd
Merry Christmas
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Ember Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Cates
Ences
Brushy
Mrs. Aric Fenton
Vosburh By
Mra, Emme
Monroe
Chariton Farm Bureau
Albbia Sales Co
Sale Pavilion
Iowa
Fio
Albia Sales Co
Peterson @ Son
Cox, P
Morehead
Jobe Scholes
SO and 80 Club
Turner Funeral Home
Hollingshead Jewelry
A. M. Wilson
Albia, Iowa
Dale Robertson
Natchez
Scott Brady
Law
Billy the Kid
G. Cooper, Wayward
Technicolor
the Egyptian
Jean Simmons
Edmund Purdon
Ford Service
General Motor
Briccs Motor Co
FORD
Eleanor
Zephyr Cleaners
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